Police identify victim; name possible suspect in fatal shooting

Monroe police have identified the victim and named a possible suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred New Year's Eve.

The incident happened around 5 p.m. Thursday in the area of Barlow and Sherrouse Streets.

Executive Officer Reggie Brown tells The News-Star an altercation took place between two individuals who were part of a group of about 10 people. He said at some point, someone in the group pulled a gun and fired the weapon.

19-year-old Tyrone Brown, of Monroe, was struck and died from a single gunshot wound. Witnesses told police the shooter, who was not involved in the altercation, randomly fired the gun into the crowd striking Brown.

Police investigators are in the process of obtaining an arrest warrant for 25-year-old Anthony L. Richard. Richard is a suspect involved in the shooting death.

Richard, who also goes by "Savage," was last seen leaving the scene in a white 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (La Saints Tag:24641) in an unknown direction of travel. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Richard is wanted on the charge of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Police are also searching for another vehicle that was at the scene at the time of the shooting. A small, compact black car with possible damage to its trunk.

Brown said the black car was driven by J'monderro Wadley, of Monroe, who is sought as a person of interest in the incident. Wadley, a black male, is described as being in his mid-20s.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Monroe Police Department.